HARTSVILLE HAPPENINGS

Darlington County Cancer Support Group Cornerstone Baptist Church, 408 Coker Avenue, will host the Darlington County Cancer Support Group meeting on March 13th beginning at 7 p.m. All cancers survivors, their family and friends, and anyone interested in cancer support are invited to join.

Women History Month Event The Women in History Group would like for everyone to come join in the celebration. A first time ever in SC, one time performance only in Hartsville, on Sunday, March 18th at the Center Theatre, 212, North Fifth Street. The female re-enactors of Distinction (Freed) use drama and storytelling to bring life’s untold stories of struggle, strength, and success of African American women who contributed to our history. The performance is free and open to the public.

New Market UMC Fish Fry New Market UMC, 1921 West Old Camden Road will be having their Annual Spring Fish Fry on Friday, March 23rd from 11 a.m-7 p.m. Eat in, take out or delivery for orders of 5 or more plates. For more information contact Kaye Watkins at 843-858-1912 or 843-332-0887. Hartsville Easter Festival Hartsville Easter Festival will be on Saturday, March 24th from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Burry Park. Their will be an egg hunt, games, vendors, food, fun and prizes. This event is open to the public and all ages are welcome.

Democratic Women’s Council of Darlington County The Democratic Women’s Council of Darlington County will host its First Annual Women’s History Month Luncheon on Saturday, March 10th, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Hartsville Country Club, 116 Golf Course Road. Keynote speaker will be Marguerite Willis, Democratic Candidate for Governor of SC. For more information, contact Davita Malloy at 843-339-8967, Barbara Carraway at 843-409-5241, or Elaine Reed at 843-307-7086.

Hartsville Farmers Market Hartsville Farmers Market, 100 East Carolina Ave. will start up on April 14th from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Market features wholesome, homegrown and handmade unique items, gifts, plus activities for the kids. This is a free event, so everyone come out and enjoy our Hartsville Farmers Market.

Community Easter Eggstravaganza City of Hartsville and Coker College will be hosting Community Easter Eggstravaganza on March 17th from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at 300 East College Ave. Rain location will be at the Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center, 701 West Washington St. Egg hunts for ages 4 and under will begin 10:30 a.m., ages 5-8 at 11 a.m., and ages 9 and over at 11:30 a.m. Come out and enjoy the community fun.

Burry Bookworms Come join the Burry Bookworms every second Saturday at 11 a.m. in Downtown Hartsville. Free for ages 0-8.

Kelleytown Baptist Church Divorce Care Kelleytown Baptist Church Divorce Care will began on Wednesday, January 31st at 6:15 p.m. and will continue for 13 weeks. For more information, call the church at 843-332-8092 or Phyllis at 843-307-2453.

Alzheimer Caregiver’s Support Group Alzheimer Caregiver’s Support Group meeting will be held the first Tuesday of each month at St. Bartholomew Church located at 103 Campus Drive, Hartsville. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. This will be informational and uplifting as caregivers share their experiences. Any questions, contact Jackie Anderson at 393-8521.

Girl Scout meetings What did you do today? Become a girl scout and join the fun! Create. Make friends. Camp. Sing. Explore new places. Try new things! Become a leader. Make a difference! Girl scout meetings are the second and fourth Sunday from 3-5 p.m. Troop 029 at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 302 Dunlap Dr., Hartsville. Troop Leader is Ms. Ann Boone, 843-858-7821. Girls grades, K5-12th.

American Legion Post 53 American Legion Post 53 invites all veterans to come join us and enjoy a meal on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For more information please call Mike Jackson at 443-532-4911 or Jim Ousley at 843-332-9340.

Call animal shelter to locate lost, new pets To locate a lost pet, or adopt a new one, call the Darlington County Animal Shelter, 398-4402. To have unwanted animals picked up call Animal Control, Darlington City, 398-4035; Hartsville City, 383-3019; or Darlington County, 398-4402.

Brain Injury Support Group The Hartsville Brain Injury Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Hartsville Memorial Library. For more information call Danny Weaver at 843-861-5413 or Monroe White at 843-615-5378.

Hartsville Toastmasters meetings The Hartsville Toastmasters meet every second and fourth Monday at 7 p.m. at the Black Creek Arts Council building at 116 West College Avenue, Hartsville. Toastmasters International is a non-profit club specializing in the improvement of leadership and speaking skills in a controlled, constructive setting. Guests are welcome and admission is free. If you have any further questions contact Ray Schnell at 309-0705 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.